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Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines flies to over 100 destinations worldwide, including 22
points in Europe, and has received over 300 international awards. Since
its launch in 1985, Emirates has become one of the fastest growing
airlines in the world, with a fleet of aircraft which is currently one of
the youngest in the sky. Search and Compare a range of Emirates
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With their hub in Dubai, one of the world's most exciting and prosperous
cities, Emirates offers great convenience for onward connections.

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First class

First Class passengers receive chauffeur-driven services* to and from the
airport, additional baggage allowance, fast track check-in and access to
the Emirates lounge. Onboard, simply lie back and relax in your
complimentary sleeping suit and refresh yourself with an exclusive
amenities kit in spacious surroundings. Private suites are available on
selected routes, and the A380 offers first class passengers the use of
the luxurious shower spa.

Seating

First Class passengers aboard Emirates enjoy superior personal comfort in
elegant surroundings set in either a 1-2-1 or 2-2-2 configuration. Wide
aisles and an airy, expansive environment with supremely comfortable
sleeper seats mean that you should arrive at your destination refreshed
and relaxed. Each seat extends to a fully flat seat. With everything
taken care of, you can just sit back and relax.

Dining

Dine on demand in all First Class cabins from New Zealand. Passengers can
order what they want, whenever they want, however they want it, at any
time during the flight. Choose from a wide variety of tantalising
appetisers, sumptuous main courses, light bites, sweet delights – and mix
and match according to what you desire. And, you can wash it all down
with your personal mini-bar, complete with a full range of complimentary
drinks including cocktails, champagnes and vintage wines delivered to
your seat, or mix and mingle with other passengers in the onboard lounge
bar.

Entertainment

Whether you need a system for business or pleasure – it's all covered by
Emirates. Experience your very own Information, Communication and
Entertainment (ice) system with over 600 channels of on-demand
entertainment to choose from on a personal 23 inch digital TV screen.
Keep in touch with the ground with your in-seat satellite telephone, real
time e-mail and text messaging, and in-seat laptop power supply.

Business class

Business Class passengers receive chauffeurdriven services* to and from
the airport, additional baggage allowance and fast track check-in. They
can also relax before their flight in the exclusive Emirates Lounge.

Seating

Set in a 2-3-2 or 2-2-2 configuration, each Business Class seat on
Emirates is separated by wide aisles and range from spacious sleeperettes
to lie-flat seats, depending on the aircraft. Seats include a relaxing
five-zone massage system. Refresh yourself with an exclusive amenities
kit, then just lie back, relax and let the hours dream away.

Dining

Breakfast onboard includes fruit juice, yoghurt, a choice of three hot
breakfast dishes, pastries, bread and preserves, and tea and coffee.
Lunch and dinner include a choice of hors d'oeuvres and entrees,
five-course meals, hot and cold desert options, port and cheese
selection, fresh fruit, tea & coffee and sweets. A complete range of
complimentary drinks, including a choice of cocktails, champagne,
liqueurs and vintage wines is available, and passengers can mix and
mingle in the onboard lounge bar on the A380.

Entertainment

As with First Class, you can experience your very own award-winning
Information, Communication and Entertainment (ice) system with over 600
channels of on-demand entertainment to choose from. Your personal 17 inch
digital TV screen provides a crystal clear display on which to enjoy all
the latest movies and entertainment, helping the hours fly by. Or, if you
prefer to work, keep in touch with the ground with your in-seat satellite
telephone, real time e-mail and text messaging, and in-seat laptop power
supply.

Economy class

Emirates Economy Class is designed to give you more space and more
comfort, combined with great service, for an all-round better flight.
Thoughtfully designed cabins provide room for each and every passenger,
no matter where you're sitting. In-seat power and USB connection is
available on selected services.

Seating

Experience comfortable contoured seats set in either a 2-4-2 or a 3-4-3
configuration. Each seat boasts lumbar support, an adjustable headrest
and a personal seat-back entertainment system. And of course, every
passenger enjoys the same high standard of service from the multilingual
crew that is offered in all cabins.

Dining

Fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation are the basis of all great
meals, including the memorable ones served in Economy Class. Lunch and
dinner include hors d'oeuvre, salad, a choice of two main courses,
dessert, chocolates, tea and coffee, and liqueurs. Choose your beverage
from the complimentary bar, including a choice of excellent red and white
wines, apertifs, spirits and beers.

Entertainment

As with both First and Business Class onboard Emirates, Economy
passengers also get to enjoy the award-winning Information, Communication
and Entertainment (ice) system. With over 600 channels of on-demand
entertainment to choose from on your personal digital TV screen, the
hours will slip away. Plus, you can keep in touch with the ground with
your in-seat satellite telephone, real time e-mail and text messaging,
and laptop recharging facility available in the galley (in-seat power is
available on selected services).

Clubs, lounges & alliances

Clubs

Frequent travellers may join the award-winning frequent flyer program,
Skywards, and earn miles with each Emirates flight they make. Skywards
offers three tiers of membership–Blue, Silver and Gold. Membership is
free of charge, and there are a wide range of partners with which to earn
and spend your miles. Airline partners are: Continental Airlines, Japan
Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airways, Korean
Air, South African Airlines, United
Airlines and Virgin Blue. There are a wide variety of hotel, car
rental and lifestyle partners also.

Lounges

As a First or Business Class passenger, or a Skywards Gold member, you
are welcome to unwind in world-class lounge facilities at selected
destinations across the globe.

Alliances

Emirates, although allied with key Star Alliance player United Airlines,
is not a member of any notable worldwide alliances.

The last word

Emirates has been recognised many times over the years for the quality of
their service.

Along with being one of the fastest growing airlines, Emirates also
boasts one of the youngest and safest fleets in the sky. This includes
the world's largest order of the brand new Airbus A380 super-jumbos.
Their commitment to constantly innovate and improve is one of the many
reasons why 17.5 million passengers chose to fly with Emirates last year.

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